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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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